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Selenium is a prescription medicine indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. MedsAcross supplies Selenium for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.
Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review
From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.
Selenious Acid Injection is indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Selenious Acid Injectionis a trace element indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Selenious acid is converted in vivo to hydrogen selenide via glutathione-involved electron reductions. Hydrogen selenide acts as a selenium pool to form selenoproteins which include, but are not limited to, glutathione peroxidase, iodothyronine deiodinase, peroxidase and thioredoxins.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
• Pharmacy Bulk Package or Single-Dose Vial: Not for direct intravenous infusion. • See full prescribing information for information on preparation, administration, and general dosing considerations. Recommended Dosage. • Selenious Acid Injection provides 60 mcg/mL of selenium. • Selenious Acid Injection in a concentration of 6 mcg/mL is recommended for use in pediatric patients, particularly those weighing 7 kg or less. • Individualize the dosage based upon the patient’s clinical condition, nutritional requirements, and the contribution of oral or enteral selenium intake. The following dosages are general recommendations intended for most patients.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
None. None.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Pulmonary Embolism due to Pulmonary Vascular Precipitates: If signs of pulmonary distress occur, stop the infusion and initiate a medical evaluation. Vein Damage and Thrombosis: Solutions with osmolarity of 900 mOsmol/L or more must be infused through a central venous catheter. Aluminum Toxicity: Increased risk in patients with renal impairment, including preterm infants. Monitoring and Laboratory Tests: Monitor selenium concentrations, fluid and electrolyte status, serum osmolarity, blood glucose, liver and kidney function, blood count and coagulation parameters throughout treatment.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
No selenium-related adverse reactions have been reported in clinical studies or postmarketing reports in patients receiving intravenously administered parenteral nutrition solutions containing selenious acid within the recommended dosage range. The following adverse reactions associated with use of other components of parenteral nutrition solutions were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) For storage of admixed solution, see Dosage and Administration.
Source: US FDA prescribing information
For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.
2 presentations of Selenium, sorted by availability.
| Medicine | Manufacturer | Register | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium 600 mcg/10 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name | — | US FDA | Available on request |
| Selenium 12 mcg/2 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name | — | US FDA | Available on request |
Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.
| Register | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| US FDA | Not recorded | — |
| EU (EMA) | Not recorded | — |
| India (CDSCO) | Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists | — |
| United States | Registered | US FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026 |
Conditions linked to Selenium in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.
Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 2 presentations of Selenium and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.
No listed presentation of Selenium is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.
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